Need some reassurance regarding a pregnancy issue.

[Baitball Blogger]

The daughter of a close friend of mine is in the seventh month of her pregnancy. It was double magic because my daughter is also due in the same month. Both are carrying very active girls.

Well, my friend just told me that her daughter lost her mucous plug. She had a day of anxiety, but the hospital sent her daughter home with no special instructions. Apparently, these things sometimes happen without any affect to the baby.

Does anyone have experience that they care to share about this? Any advice I can pass on to the family?

[FSogol]

1. I know little about pregnancy, but best wishes for all involved.

Someone should be along with some advice soon. DU has a wealth of knowledge.

[Freddie]

2. Happened to my DIL

5 weeks before her due date. Her water broke a week later and she had a healthy 5-lb boy. Had a section because the little one was breech.
I’m surprised the doctor didn’t recommend resting or limiting activities.

[Baitball Blogger]

3. I agree. The doctor didn't recomment limited activities.

That's what set off alarms.

[SharonClark]

5. If a patient is alarmed by something a doctor says, the patient (or advocate) should question the

doctor and ask for clear explanations for the doctor's recommendation. It's the doctor's job to answer a patient's questions and address their concerns.

[SharonClark]

4. I would be surprised if the pregnant woman doesn't already know about losing the mucus plug.

It's a normal part of pregnancy and can easily be explained by her health care professional.

Maybe your advice should be to ask her doctor.

[Baitball Blogger]

6. I'll be seeing the mom this weekend.

I'm sure she'll be free with the details.